No Pants Subway Ride

January 14, 2013 12:22 PM

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Pantless people pose for photos at the Union Square subway station on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Pantless people pose for photos at the Union Square subway station on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, ... more

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026813.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026814.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026815.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026816.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026818.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026819.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026820.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026821.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026822.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026823.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026824.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026825.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026826.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026827.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026828.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026829.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4026830.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless woman stands at Union Square on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless woman stands at Union Square on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City ... more

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless man knits at the Union Square subway station on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless man knits at the Union Square subway station on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless man knits at the Union... Photo-4029665.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: One subway passenger sleeps as others ride the train pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: One subway passenger sleeps as others ride the train pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: One subway passenger sleeps as others... Photo-4029639.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: People ride the subway pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: People ride the subway pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: People ride the subway pantless on... Photo-4029648.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: People ride the subway pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: People ride the subway pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: People ride the subway pantless on... Photo-4029640.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless woman stands on a subway platform on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless woman stands on a subway platform on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A pantless woman stands on a subway... Photo-4029660.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A woman rides the subway pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A woman rides the subway pantless on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank ... more

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Pantless people stand on a subway platform on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Pantless people stand on a subway platform on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Pantless people stand on a subway... Photo-4029643.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A soldier takes off his pants while riding the subway on January 13, 2013 in New York City. He and thousands of others participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A soldier takes off his pants while riding the subway on January 13, 2013 in New York City. He and thousands of others participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A soldier takes off his pants while... Photo-4029634.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A soldier remomes his pants on the subway on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A soldier remomes his pants on the subway on January 13, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of people participated in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: A soldier remomes his pants on the... Photo-4029632.55122 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Thousands of people prepare to ride the subway and remove their pants on January 13, 2013 in New York City. They were participating in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized by New York City prank collective Improv Everywhere. During the afternoon winter event, participants boarded separate subway stops and removed their pants, pretending that they did not know each other. The event, refered to as a "celebration of silliness" is designed to make fellow subway riders laugh and smile. less

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Thousands of people prepare to ride the subway and remove their pants on January 13, 2013 in New York City. They were participating in the 12th annual No Pants Subway Ride, organized ... more

Photo: John Moore, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Thousands of people prepare to ride the... Photo-4029633.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029689.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029692.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029694.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029695.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029698.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029700.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029701.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029703.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029704.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029705.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029706.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029708.55122 - Times Union

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Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train dressed in normal winter clothes (without pants) and keep a straight face. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the take part in the 2013 No Pants Subway Ride January 13, 2013. Started by Improv Everywhere, the goal is for riders to get on the subway train ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Some riders in the New York City subway in the underwear as the... Photo-4029709.55122 - Times Union